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3w ago

Telangana IAS Officer Served Legal Notice Over Repost of AI-Generated Protest Image

Smita Sabharwal faces scrutiny for sharing art highlighting deforestation concerns, as Supreme Court questions state land policies.

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Smita Sabharwal currently serves as the principal secretary for tourism and culture in Telangana.
Smita Sabharwal, reposted an image featuring earthmoving machines, two deer, and a peacock, which was originally shared by another social media handle on 'X'.
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Overview

  • IAS officer Smita Sabharwal was issued a notice by Cyberabad police under Section 179 of BNSS for reposting an AI-generated image on social media.
  • The image, originally shared by the X handle 'Hi Hyderabad,' depicted bulldozers clearing land with wildlife in the foreground, symbolizing environmental destruction at Kancha Gachibowli.
  • The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the Telangana Congress government's land clearance policies, citing ecosystem destruction and potential financial fraud.
  • Political leaders, including BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar and BRS's KT Rama Rao, criticized the Congress government, accusing it of environmental mismanagement and misuse of public land.
  • The controversy highlights the growing role of AI-generated content in digital activism and its legal and political repercussions.